Hepatitis C
A test for people who’ve been exposed to Hepatitis C
This test diagnoses Hepatitis C following a minimum 45 day incubation period. It tests for antibodies which are produced by your body to fight the germs and therefore is only accurate once they are present. If you believe you may have been infected more recently than 28 days, please use our Hepatitis C Early Detection.
- Free private health advice if you test positive
- Reliable results from a UKAS-accredited laboratory
- 100% confidential, discreet billing and packaging
- Secure results in up to 5 working days
This test screens for 1 infection:
- Hepatitis C
Who is this test for?
This test is designed for anyone who believes they have come into contact with Hepatitis C following contact with a infected sexual partner. For the test to reach the required standard of accuracy, the exposure must have occurred at least 45 days ago.
Please note that if you are carrying out a routine test against Hepatitis C because you are part of a high risk group you should be tested against Hepatitis B as well.
Simple, discreet testing - your way
Choose the option that suits you best. We'll show you exactly what happens at each step, from booking to results.
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Book your clinic and time
Choose from 100+ clinics. When you pick one, you will see whether it collects your urine sample on site or sends you a kit to bring with you.
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If needed, collect your sample at home first
Some clinics do not collect urine on site. For those, we post an unlabelled collection kit to your home or a Post Office of your choosing. Book at least 4 days ahead so it arrives, then follow the instructions and bring it with you.
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Visit the clinic
Our clinics are located in discreet, general health settings, so no one will know why you are there. Depending on the clinic, you may need to bring your test kit and/or a valid ID — we'll let you know in advance if either is required. A trained nurse or doctor will collect the samples needed for your test, which may include blood, urine or a swab.
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Get your results
We take care of everything from here. Your results are added to your secure online portal as soon as they are reported by the laboratory. If a result is positive, we'll arrange your free private GP consultation so you have clear advice on what to do next.
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Book your visit
Choose a time and a trained nurse comes to you. Nothing on your door or paperwork identifies the service.
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Samples taken for you
The nurse takes your blood sample and guides you through the urine sample, in private and at your own pace.
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We take it from there
Your samples go straight to our UKAS-accredited laboratory, handled discreetly throughout.
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Your results
Delivered securely to your online portal as soon as the laboratory reports them.
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We post your kit
As soon as you order, we dispatch your kit with all the paperwork you need, by first class post, or choose Click & Collect.
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Your blood sample
Collected with a simple finger-prick kit at home. Full instructions are included, so just follow them closely.
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Your urine sample
Collect the first stream of urine, fill the sample to the line, and make sure the lid is securely fastened.
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Send it back
Pop the prepaid return envelope in the post box. As soon as it reaches our lab we begin testing, and results go to your portal.
Private testing,
with support
beyond your results
Support most providers do not offer
Test positive and we arrange a free, confidential consultation with a private doctor who can explain your result and arrange treatment. Nothing is shared with your own doctor unless you ask.
Completely confidential
Results go to a secure portal only you can access. Nothing is added to your NHS record, and your bank statement stays non-descript.
100+ clinics, or never leave home
A discreet clinic near you, a home kit in plain packaging, or a nurse to your door. Across all four UK nations.
FAQs
The questions we hear most about this test, answered plainly.
This test is designed for anyone who believes they have come into contact with Hepatitis C following contact with a infected sexual partner. For the test to reach the required standard of accuracy, the exposure must have occurred at least 45 days ago.
Please note that if you are carrying out a routine test against Hepatitis C because you are part of a high risk group you should be tested against Hepatitis B as well.
This test has a 4 hour turnaround time once it is received by the laboratory.
The Hepatitis C test offers the required standard of accuracy from 45 days following exposure, but retesting following six months is recommended in order to confirm accuracy. If you have come into contact with the condition more recently than 45 days it’s recommended that you use our Early Detection Hepatitis C screen which uses a different method to detect the virus sooner.
Know for sure, with our Hepatitis C test
Checks for 1 infection, from £80.00. Results in days and free private healthcare if you need it.
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